US–Iran talks shift to Oman as Trump insists on ‘zero nuclear capability’
The White House has confirmed that fresh diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Oman, even as President Donald Trump’s administration maintains a firm demand that Tehran abandon any nuclear capability. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Special Envoy
US Treasury backs stablecoins to strengthen global dollar dominance
The US Treasury Department has strongly endorsed stablecoins backed by government securities, arguing that they could reinforce the global supremacy of the US dollar. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the case for digital assets during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, defending new
India–EU FTA emerges as ‘game-changer’ for strategic and economic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday hailed the newly concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “game-changing development” that is set to reshape bilateral economic and strategic ties. Speaking at the inaugural India–EU Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar emphasized that
India on the rise — skies open wider, trade barriers come down
By: Dr Avi Verma In the opening week of February 2026, the world witnessed a masterclass in strategic governance as India reached a decisive inflection point in its journey toward becoming a global economic superpower. Under the resolute leadership of Prime Minister Narendra
The immune system’s master switch: how scientists discovered the body’s internal brakes
By: Dr. Avi Verma One of the most enduring mysteries in medicine is not how the immune system attacks disease, but how it prevents itself from attacking the body. Every day, the immune system produces cells capable of recognizing and destroying tissue. Yet
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BAPS sets Guinness World Record with largest simultaneous Hindu text recital by children
12,723 children participate during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday celebration By: Vandana Jhingan The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha marked the birthday of its spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, with a historic achievement on February 2, 2026, as the organization set a Guinness World
Chicago INDO US Lions Club and MIBG Foundation join forces for extensive winter relief initiative in India
By: Dr Avi Verma In a powerful demonstration of international solidarity, the Chicago INDO US Lions Club has partnered with the MIBG Foundation to launch a large-scale Winter Relief Drive across northern and western India, addressing the urgent needs of communities grappling with
Analysis: India and the South Caucasus
By: Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also at a strategic crossroads between Russia and Europe, the Middle
Analysis: India Stack: the Indian approach and experience
By: Ambassador Debnath Shaw What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct
India and Poland deepen strategic partnership under 2024–2028 Action Plan
India and Poland have taken another step toward deepening their strategic engagement, with senior diplomats from both countries reviewing the progress of their bilateral partnership and outlining key priorities under the 2024–2028 Action Plan. The discussions reflect a shared commitment to expanding cooperation
Trump’s trade deal with India threatens Russia’s oil revenues
Russia could face a sharp decline in oil revenue if the United States succeeds in persuading India to curb imports of Russian crude under a newly announced trade deal, energy analysts and market traders say. The potential shift comes at a critical moment
EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio and Bessent, strengthens India–US strategic ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held key meetings with top US officials in Washington, marking another high point in deepening India–US strategic and economic cooperation. Jaishankar met separately with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, covering a
Trust in India-US trade ties damaged but improving, says US expert
A senior US policy expert has cautioned that the newly announced India–US trade deal, while welcome, will not instantly repair trust damaged by months of tariff disputes and diplomatic friction. Evan A. Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International
Trump speaks with Xi Jinping; trade, Taiwan and Ukraine discussed
US President Donald Trump said he held a “long and excellent” phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as constructive and far-reaching, with discussions spanning trade, security, Taiwan, energy cooperation, and global conflicts. Trump said the leaders engaged in detailed talks
Tiruppur exporters expect investment boom and job growth after India–US trade deal
Tiruppur’s textile exporters are optimistic that the recently concluded India–US trade agreement will trigger a wave of investments, boost exports, and create large-scale employment in the region, according to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). TEA General Secretary Thiru Kumaran said the pact marks
Gandhi statue vandalised, stolen in Australia, India demands action
India has strongly condemned the vandalisation and removal of a Mahatma Gandhi statue from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne, describing the act as deeply distressing and unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has taken up the matter
India–US trade deal is a ‘game changer’, says USIBC
The newly announced India–US trade agreement represents a major turning point in bilateral economic relations and has the potential to reshape ties between the two nations, according to Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC). Speaking to IANS, Keshap described the